The Boston Celtics are trading Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and draft picks, ending Brown’s 10-season run in Boston. Brown, the 2024 Finals MVP, joins Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey after a career-best season.
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The WNBA suspended Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas for one game after reviewing a no-call and assigning a Flagrant Foul 2 for hitting Caitlin Clark in the throat. Fever coach Stephanie White criticized officials for failing to call the play during Wednesday’s game.
Knicks owner James Dolan said the team accepted an invitation to visit President Donald Trump at the White House after winning the NBA championship. The date and player attendance have not been determined.
Canada hosts its first men’s World Cup match Friday in Toronto against Bosnia and Herzegovina, with fans and officials pointing to soccer’s growing role in the country. The opener comes without injured star defender Alphonso Davies, though coach Jesse Marsch hopes he can return during the group stage.
The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup began Thursday at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca with Shakira, Burna Boy and local performers headlining the first of three opening ceremonies. Mexico faced South Africa in the tournament’s first Group A match.
SpaceX launches its upgraded Starship V3 prototype in a key test flight supporting NASA's Artemis moon program. The flight will test new engines, satellite deployment, and re-entry maneuvers as NASA prepares for a 2028 lunar landing.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced a 25% surcharge on electricity exports to the U.S. in response to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, affecting consumers and businesses in Michigan, Minnesota, and New York. This measure, effective from March 10, is expected to add $400,000 in daily costs for approximately 1.5 million American consumers and businesses, with Ford emphasizing that the tariff will remain despite a temporary reprieve from President Trump. Ford warned of potential further actions, including halting electricity exports entirely, as Ontario aims to counter the financial strain on Canadian industries and maintain a firm stance until the tariff threat is resolved.
On Monday, Durham Regional Police responded to an unusual call of a kangaroo hopping around Oshawa. Officers were instructed on the safest way to capture the kangaroo, which they did successfully, although the kangaroo punched an officer in the face before being subdued. The kangaroo is now in the custody of a local zoo, and the police reminded the public to be aware of their surroundings and to report any unusual sightings.